As the clock strikes midnight couples everywhere pucker up for a kiss and ring in the new year with their lips locked. But for pet owners who also want to share the love with their four-legged friend, giving their animals a kiss, and letting them lick your face in return, has been cautioned by veterinarians […]

Researchers at the University of Georgia found that pathogens, such as some types of Salmonella, can survive for at least six months in dry foods like cookies and crackers. The recent study was prompted by an increased number of outbreaks of foodborne illness linked to low-water-activity, or dry foods, a recent article states.

A research team at Southern Illinois University has found a way to employ the antimicrobial properties of turmeric, a spice best known for its use in Indian cuisine, to help prevent E. coli and other foodborne pathogens.

According to the study, this can be done without making foods taste like turmeric and is similar to […]

Neogen Corporation announced today that it has acquired the complete rodenticide assets of Virbac Corporation, the North American affiliate of the France-based Virbac Group, a global animal health company.

The acquired assets include a key rodenticide active ingredient that complements Neogen’s existing active ingredients, and more than 40 regulatory approvals for a variety of formulations […]

‘Tis the season for decorations, cooking special meals and wrapping gifts. While it can be easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the FDA is reminding pet owners to watch out for temptations your pets may face this time of the year.

Neogen Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that net income for the second quarter of its 2016 fiscal year, which ended Nov. 30, increased 16% to $9,073,000, or $0.24 per fully diluted share, from $7,806,000, $0.21 per share, in fiscal 2015. Current year-to-date net income was $18,396,000, or $0.49 per share, compared to $16,689,000, or $0.45 […]

Last week we delved into the history of the popular potted holiday plant, the poinsettia. In keeping with holiday traditions, now we will look into the history of eggnog and how the popular holiday beverage came to be.

Usually sold today between the months of November and December, the sweet, creamy, and delicious drink has […]

It’s no secret there’s a lot of weird stuff going on in the oceans right now. For example, there is a monster El Nino looming in the Pacific, ocean acidification is causing stress among oyster lovers, migrating fish populations have caused tensions between countries over fishing rights, and fishermen say they’re seeing unusual patterns in […]